Decision Memo Completed

GCI Communication Corp Fiber Optic Facility Relocation

Chugach National Forest Kenai Peninsula, Alaska Glacier Ranger District

GCI is requesting to relocate 4,787' of existing underground fiber optic cable as part of Phase I Seward Highway MP 75-90 realignment at Portage Curve. And as part of Phase II, installation of 4,891' of cable & 5 access vaults.

Location

Along the Seward Highway MP81.5 - MP82 and MP84 - MP86

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/06/2017
2
Decision
12/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNepa Document Prepared By Another Federal Agency
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
GCI Communication Corp Fiber Optic Facility RelocationDecision Signed Date: 12/08/2017
ForestsChugach National Forest
DistrictsGlacier Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management